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Photo: Dermot Crean
IF you’re anyway involved in Na Gaeil then you’re a happy camper this morning.
The senior team’s heroic performance yesterday in Killarney beating Beaufort in the County Intermediate Club Final ensures they will be playing at the top table in contention for the Bishop Moynihan Cup next year.
It’s been a long journey from the green area at Ard na Lí back in the 70s, the new grounds in Killeen in the mid-80s, All-Ireland Junior success two years ago and now a crack at the big boys next year.
Of course before that they have a Munster Intermediate Club semi-final against Tipperary’s Drom & Inch before Christmas, but this weekend is for celebrating and well done to all involved.
Here’s some images of the game and the celebrations we captured yesterday. Scroll down for photos…
Diarmuid O’Connor and Kieran Dineen lift the cup. Photo: Dermot Crean
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Andrew Barry after being announced as Man Of The Match. Photo: Dermot Crean
Diarmuid O’Connor and Kieran Dineen bring the cup to their teammates. Photo: Dermot Crean
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“Championes”. Photo: Dermot Crean
Time for a selfie. Photo: Dermot Crean
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Mark Bourke with sons Jack and Damien. Photo: Dermot Crean
Stefan Okunbor, Andrew Barry, Fergal Barry and Kieran Dineen. Photo: Dermot Crean
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The 16th man. Photo by Dermot Crean
Celebrating at the final whistle . Photo by Dermot Crean
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An elated Dan O’Connor. Photo: Dermot Crean
The Na Gaeil team. Photo: Dermot Crean
Standing for the national anthem. Photo: Dermot Crean
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Jack Sheehan chases Ronan Murphy. Photo: Dermot Crean
Stefan Okunbor tackles Mike Breen. Photo: Dermot Crean
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Darragh Carmody passes to Fergal Barry. Photo: Dermot Crean
Darragh Carmody gets his shot away. Photo: Dermot Crean
James O’Connor fends off a tackle.
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Diarmuid O’Connor on the attack. Photo: Dermot Crean
Jack Sheehan lets fly. Photo: Dermot Crean
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Man of the Match Andrew Barry. Photo: Dermot Crean
Jack Sheehan about to shoot. Photo: Dermot Crean
High fielding action. Photo: Dermot Crean
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Jack Bourke in action. Photo: Dermot Crean
Stefan Okunbor looks for a teammate. Photo: Dermot Crean
Jack Bourke lets fly. Photo: Dermot Crean
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Some defending to do.Photo: Dermot Crean
A setback with the Beaufort goal. Photo: Dermot Crean
Oisin Maunsell passes the ball. Photo: Dermot Crean
Photo: Dermot Crean
Tomás Ó hAiniféin in action. Photo: Dermot Crean
Up for the ball. Photo: Dermot Crean
Andrew Barry lays off a pass. Photo: Dermot Crean
Photo: Dermot Crean
The panel before the game. A true team effort to win the title. Photo by Dermot Crean
